Yearling stood in the throne room both confused and curious about what Princess Celestia wanted with her. What worried her most was the fact Celestia was pacing, her regal hair was disheveled, and luna looked a bit scared about something. Soon Celestia looked at Yearling her pale pink eyes seemed full of guilt like something bad happened.

“Sorry Yearling for dragging you out here on such short notice,” Celestia apologised to the former explorer before she continued. “But this is urgent you see there have been a massive disappearance of all the inhabitants of Doma Island off the coast of Manehattan,” She explained to Yearling who was at a loss of words.

“And we have received terrible news from a recon team we sent there,” Luna injected to the explanation.

“What is the terrible news,” Yealing asked curious about what happened.

“It seems one of the defenders were on the Island when the disappearance event happened,” Celestia answered sadly, yearling eyes widened with worry.

“Which one?” she asked worried that it might be someone she knew.

“It was Starlight Glimmer one of the newest defenders,” Celestia informed the adventurer, who felt dread at the revelation. “She was there on vacation, apparently she was ordered to take it by Twilight.”

“Does she know?” Yearling asked worried about the youngest of the princesses.

“No, cause she will rush there without thought,” Celestia answered honestly, but it raised a question.

“Why are you telling me this?” Daring asked the light tan Princess.

“Yes, about that,” she said hesitantly. “I wanted to ask you for your help in finding out what happened on the island?”

“wait you need my help for what reason?” Yearling asked the princess.

“I think the cause maybe an ancient magic relic that has taken the inhabitants of the island,” Celestia explained to the adventurer.

“If that is the case the relic is nothing I seen before,” Yearling said bringing her right hand to her chin, thinking of all the artifacts she recovered. “from my experience all artifacts need someone to activate them, that means someone is doing this on purpose,” She concluded.

“Yes I assumed the same, that's why I am sending you with the most experienced Paranormal hunter in Equestria to be your bodyguard,” The sun goddess informed the adventurer. “That is if you accept.

“This seems like it could have an impact on the entire world of left to its own devices,” Yearling said to herself. “There is a chance I won't be coming back, “ She concluded as she looked Celestia in the eyes and said. “I'm in.”

“That's Good to hear,” Celestia said relieved.

“Now who is this expert?” Yearling asked curious about her so called bodyguard.

“Well if you want to know let me introduce you two,” the celestial princess said cheerfully. Yearling heard the large doors open behind her, turning around she froze in place, standing in front of her with a smile on their face stood the young woman from the train whose golden eyes stared at the two women. “Daring Doo,” Celestia began using Yearling’s nickname. “Meet Mystic Moon your bodyguard and partner for the investigation.”

“Awesome I get to work with the cutie from the train ride here,” The dark haired girl said giving the adventurer a seductive wink causing Daring to turn bright red. “This is gonna be a fun hunt,” Moon giggled before looking at Celestia who was rolling her eyes.

“You haven't changed a bit Moon,” The princess commented.

“Neither have you Celestia,” She commented before taking a closer look at the Princess who stood a good foot and a half taller than the hunter. “Well you did get taller.”

“Wait a second,” Daring interrupted the two. “You two know each other? And secondly isn't she a criminal?”

“Yes to both questions,” Moon answered nonchalantly.

“And your gonna send me into a hostile environment with a criminal who could be more dangerous than what is on that island,” The adventurer exclaimed in fear.

“Yes, that's the point,” Celestia confirmed.

“Ok I need the details,” Moon asked in a serious tone. “how many people were on the island before the disappearances started?”

“Close to a thousand people,” Celestia answered grimly returning back to the situation at hand.

“Damn that will make things difficult for us,” Moon said coldly. “If this is related to the incident that happened in Blood Hoof, this will be very dangerous.”

“Blood Hoof?” Daring asked confused.

“It was a large village that completely vanished two thousand years ago,” Celestia explained to the adventurer before turning Moon. “So what gear do you need?”

“I need my old gear back especially my Blade,” Moon started before turning to Daring and assessed the adventurer. “A revolver and a shotgun,” she added before walking towards the exit. “Send them to the smithy I want to do some modifications. We will be leaving in 3 hours Daring Doo so gather whatever it is you need.”

After the young woman left, Daring was stunned it seemed like Moon's joking nature disappeared and was replaced by more serious one. “She seems different from when she first came in here,” Daring observed.

“Yes, when it comes to protecting Equestria she takes it seriously,” Celestia told Daring. “Well you need to gather your gear, you are on a schedule.”

“Yes princess,” Daring said with a bow before she left.

3 hours later…

Moon was standing on the landing strip tapping her foot impatiently. “Where is Daring?” She asked herself, she now wore a black leather duster over her black jumpsuit with a belt lined with several small knives, and on her left hip was a two foot long silver blade. Standing behind the young woman were eight soldiers who are gonna accompany the hunter and adventurer on their mission.

Moon was soon answered by a running Daring Doo who wore a khaki safari outfit. She stopped in front of the smaller Hunter.

“Sorry,” she apologized before pausing to catch her breath. “I lost track of time,” the grey haired adventurer added. “Why did you want to leave so soon anyway?”

“cause if this is anything like Blood hoof we need to get there as soon as possible,” The pale skinned girl answered cryptically.

“Okay,” Daring said confused by Moon's words. “So how are we getting there Anyway?”

“Well by boat of course it's the only way to get to an island duh,” she answered matter of factly.

“um I think you're forgetting about a plane,” Daring told the huntress who cocked her head quizzically, confused by this Daring decided to question the young woman “You do know what a plane is right?”

“No, because it sounds like something you made up,” Mystic Moon said smugly but the smug look on her face change to one of amazement as a large eagle shaped flying machine landed next to Daring.

“That is a plane,” it was Daring’s turn to be smug. “What was it you said I made it up.”

“The times truly have changed,” The distracted Moon muttered to herself completely ignoring the adventurer’s gloating. “I hope this change wasn't too drastic.”

Once on board the plane, the soldiers and the two civilians were addressed by a large man who could be mistaken for a small giant.

“Greetings I am Captain Crimson Field and I will be leading this rescue team,” he introduced himself with his deep commanding voice. “Now time for roll call, we're going to go around the plane i need to know your name and skill set if I am gonna be an effective leader,” he finished by pointing at Daring.

“My name is Daring Do and I am the magical artifacts expert but I am rather stealthy,” Daring introduced herself to be met by murmurs from the soldiers.

“What about you young lady?” Crimson asked the huntress who smiled.

“The names Mystic Moon, but call me Moon,” She started happily before continuing in a more sinister tone. “My skill set is specifically in killing everything that could rip you all to shreds so I am gonna let you all know that most of you won't be coming back.”

End of chapter 2

Author's Note

Sorry for the late chapter but I been working on my other stories. But hopefully I can get to this more often. Until next time have a wonderful day